On Wednesday, US crude oil surged approximately 3%, narrowing the price difference with the global benchmark Brent. This was a response to the supply cuts announced by Saudi Arabia and Russia on Monday. Saudi Arabia, the largest crude exporter globally, declared an extension of its voluntary output reduction of 1 million barrels per day (bpd) Read More…
On Tuesday, European equities remained stable in low-volume trading due to the absence of fresh economic data from the region and uncertainty regarding global interest rates. Investors exercised caution as they assessed hawkish signals from central bankers alongside indications of slowing global growth. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed slightly higher, increasing by 0.1% and Read More…
US equities closed the holiday-shortened session on Monday with slight gains, aided by a surge in Tesla stock and the strength of bank shares as the second half of the year began on a subdued note. Tesla’s shares soared by 6.9% after the electric vehicle manufacturer announced a record number of vehicle deliveries during the Read More…
On Friday, currency futures rose as the dollar decreased after gaining for two consecutive days. This drop resulted from economic data indicating decreased consumer spending, which raised doubts about the Federal Reserve’s aggressive approach to combating inflation. US PCE price index (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis) According to the Commerce Department, consumer spending rose slightly Read More…
Gold rebounded on Thursday from a momentary drop below the $1,900 psychological level, which was triggered by a series of strong US economic readings. Following the release of the data, prices dipped below $1,900 for the first time since mid-March. This drop was supported by a 0.4% strengthening in the dollar index, which made gold Read More…
On Wednesday, oil prices increased by approximately 3%. This was due to a larger-than-expected second consecutive weekly decrease in US crude stockpiles. WTI price chart (Source: Nymex) The US Energy Information Administration reported a significant drop of 9.6 million barrels in crude inventories for the week ending on June 23. This surpasses the 1.8-million barrel Read More…
On Tuesday, US equities recovered from a losing streak due to positive economic data. This eased investor concerns about an impending recession caused by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate increases. US housing, factory orders and confidence data (Source: Commerce Department, Conference Board) In May, new orders for important US-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly increased, and Read More…
US equities closed lower on Monday due to investor caution regarding riskier assets and uncertainty surrounding Russia’s failed mutiny over the weekend. The rebellion led by Russian mercenaries raised doubts about the future of President Vladimir Putin. While Putin expressed gratitude towards the fighters and commanders who avoided bloodshed by standing down, the US State Read More…
Currency futures fell on Friday as the dollar rose on safe-haven appeal. The dollar gained strength against the euro due to disappointing global business activity data, negatively affecting risk sentiment. Additionally, hawkish statements from central banks added pressure on riskier currencies. In June, US business activity experienced a decline, reaching a three-month low. Survey data Read More…
Gold reached a three-month low on Thursday and was on track for its most significant weekly decline since February. Gold prices declined as Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, maintained a hawkish stance and indicated that the central bank’s tightening cycle is not yet over. Powell reiterated his belief that there would Read More…
